One person is dead following a marine collision in Rideau Ferry.
Lanark County OPP says at approximately 2:00pm on August 19th they responded to reports of a marine collision during the Rideau Ferry Regatta. A police investigation suggested a boat, which was in a scheduled race, became airborne and threw the driver. According to the OPP a 69-year-old man from Lakeville, Minnesota was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead shortly after.
The identity of the man is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The investigation is still ongoing and updates will be made available as they are released by police. If you have any information about this incident please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.